Travelling from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Ninoy Aquino International Airport is located in Manila. Following the UTC+1 timezone, Frankfurt is seven hours behind Manila.
For a relaxed start to your MNL to Frankfurt flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing for flight tickets from MNL to Frankfurt, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
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The journey from central Manila to MNL takes about 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a hotel close to MNL? If you're boarding an early flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Frankfurt, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:
Of the departures from Ninoy Aquino International Airport, 70.07% land on schedule at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Frankfurt
ج.م. 13,148 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Frankfurt flight. A round-trip flight ticket right now is ج.م. 34,437. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to land cheap flights from MNL to Frankfurt if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, check out the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Frankfurt ticket.
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Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Frankfurt by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The distance from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt is roughly 14 kilometres. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Frankfurt, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near FRA:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and experience more of Frankfurt and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Frankfurt Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from MNL to Frankfurt.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) is around 121 kilometres from central Frankfurt. Once you've disembarked your flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Frankfurt, it'll take you around 1 hour 30 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
The journey will take about 2 hours 40 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to HHN. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your MNL to Frankfurt flight:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Frankfurt - Hahn Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Flex To Go, Alamo or Keddy By Europcar and make a speedy getaway.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Securing your ride from HHN four weeks in advance often means lower prices and a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
Carefully consider your dates before securing your flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Frankfurt. The city comes alive in peak season, but prices are often higher and major attractions can be busy. Plan your trip to Frankfurt in the low season for a more relaxed vibe.
Book a Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Frankfurt flight ticket with a departure in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -4ºC and 7ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from MNL to Frankfurt around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Frankfurt
After booking your flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Frankfurt, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these options your base for exploring Frankfurt:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Goethe House, Palmengarten and Frankfurt Cathedral are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Frankfurt itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Germany just waiting to be discovered. About 418 kilometres north-east of Frankfurt, a trip to Berlin will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Germany, head for Hamburg, about 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are among its highlights.
